Rapeseed production in Finland
Finland: Rapeseed production was 49,100 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
49,100 tonnes
Change on year
up 20.9%
World rank
43rd
of 66 countries
All-time high
178,500 tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
2,800 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rapeseed production in Finland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Finland recorded 49,100 tonnes for rapeseed production in 2024.
The figure is up 20.9% on the previous year and down 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Finland peaked at 178,500 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,800 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Finland 43rd out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Finland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,421 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 7,900 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 1963 | 8,000 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 8,700 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 6,700 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 1966 | 2,800 tonnes | -58.2% |
| 1967 | 9,200 tonnes | +228.6% |
| 1968 | 5,900 tonnes | -35.9% |
| 1969 | 8,100 tonnes | +37.3% |
| 1970 | 10,200 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 1971 | 9,400 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1972 | 8,500 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1973 | 15,900 tonnes | +87.1% |
| 1974 | 16,600 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 25,800 tonnes | +55.4% |
| 1976 | 22,300 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1977 | 34,900 tonnes | +56.5% |
| 1978 | 48,200 tonnes | +38.1% |
| 1979 | 46,000 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 87,600 tonnes | +90.4% |
| 1981 | 69,100 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1982 | 96,300 tonnes | +39.4% |
| 1983 | 101,200 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 85,700 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1985 | 89,300 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 123,900 tonnes | +38.7% |
| 1987 | 89,700 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1988 | 121,100 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 1989 | 125,300 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 117,000 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 94,900 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 132,600 tonnes | +39.7% |
| 1993 | 127,400 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 107,900 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 127,900 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1996 | 89,400 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 1997 | 92,900 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 63,900 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 1999 | 88,300 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 2000 | 70,900 tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2001 | 100,800 tonnes | +42.2% |
| 2002 | 102,800 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 93,600 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 74,800 tonnes | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 105,600 tonnes | +41.2% |
| 2006 | 148,200 tonnes | +40.3% |
| 2007 | 113,500 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2008 | 88,900 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2009 | 139,900 tonnes | +57.4% |
| 2010 | 178,500 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2011 | 115,100 tonnes | -35.5% |
| 2012 | 73,200 tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2013 | 80,200 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 62,100 tonnes | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 85,300 tonnes | +37.4% |
| 2016 | 93,900 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 91,300 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 70,900 tonnes | -22.3% |
| 2019 | 41,900 tonnes | -40.9% |
| 2020 | 31,120 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 2021 | 41,210 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 2022 | 56,770 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 2023 | 40,600 tonnes | -28.5% |
| 2024 | 49,100 tonnes | +20.9% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 49,100 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870 tonnes, 31% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Finland's 49,100 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070 tonnes, 51% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,080 tonnes | 2,800 tonnes | 9,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,780 tonnes | 8,500 tonnes | 48,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,920 tonnes | 69,100 tonnes | 125,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 104,220 tonnes | 63,900 tonnes | 132,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 103,900 tonnes | 70,900 tonnes | 148,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 89,240 tonnes | 41,900 tonnes | 178,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,760 tonnes | 31,120 tonnes | 56,770 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rapeseed production in Finland?
- Rapeseed production in Finland was 49,100 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rapeseed production recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 178,500 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,800 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Finland rank for rapeseed production?
- Finland ranks 43rd out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Rapeseed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rapeseed production is measured in tonnes.